Sr Project Manager

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead - our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It's a big request, but it's one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate - pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it's a career with purpose. It's a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future - including your own.

We're actively seeking a talented Sr Project Manager to join our Portfolio and Program Management team in our Consumer Markets Division in Newport Beach, CA.

How you'll help move us forward: Lead large-scale initiatives across business and technology teams using a combination of Agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery methods

Establish and maintain pragmatic delivery plans, adjusting based on team feedback, stakeholder input, and shifting priorities

Facilitate clear communication across teams and stakeholders, ensuring timely decision-making and progress transparency

Identify risks early, manage trade-offs, and escale when appropriate to maintain delivery momentum

Partner with product managers, business owners, and delivery leads to ensure scope, timing, and outcomes are aligned

Monitor work in progress and ensure dependencies, impediments, and delivery constraints are actively managed

Provide delivery leadership that keeps teams focused, stakeholders engaged, and objectives on track

The experience you bring: 10+ years of project management experience in hybrid Agile environments (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or mixed models)

Strong facilitation and communication skills, with a proven ability to lead through ambiguity

Experience managing delivery in environments with both iterative and milestone-driven work

Ability to track and manage progress across multiple teams and technologies without heavy overhead

Familiarity with project and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project, or Smartsheet

Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and coordinate across stakeholder groups

Experience in regulated industries (e.g., insurance, financial services, healthcare) preferred

What makes you stand out: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP)

SAFe® Scrum Master (SSM) or SAFe® Agilist (SA)

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®

Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt (a plus)

What Success Looks Like: Work progresses iteratively, with direction and purpose

Risks are surfaced and addressed early-not after the fact

Stakeholders remain informed, engaged, and aligned

Delivery plans remain current and useful-not theoretical

Teams are supported and business outcomes are delivered with consistency

You can be who you are.

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What's life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

Base Pay Range: The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

$167,670.00 - $204,930.00

Your Benefits Start Day 1 Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

You Can Be Who You Are

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